Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices: December 2016

Wednesday 21 December 2016

10 Facts About Jacksonville You Probably Didn’t Know

There is so much more to Jacksonville than meets the eye. You definitely know that it is the largest city by population in the United States, and you probably know all about the Jaguars, but there are many things you may not know about the city. Here are 10 unknown facts about Jacksonville, Florida.

10. Jacksonville is the birthplace of Southern rock group Lynyrd Skynyrd. Although back when they first formed they performed under the name My Backyard.

9. Jacksonville is home to the country’s biggest urban park system with 111,669 acres of parks.

8. In the early 1900s the Ostrich Farm, located on what is today’s Southbank of Downtown, was the city’s number one tourist attraction.

7. Jacksonville was originally called “Cowford” because of all the cattle herded across the St. Johns River back in the day.

6. In 1916, over 30 movie companies took up residence in Jacksonville. Thousands of silent films were made in the city before the industry made their big move to California.

5. The Treaty Oak, located on the Southbank of Downtown, was planted in 1822. It boasts a circumference of twenty-five feet and is taller than seventy feet.

4. Jacksonville is home to the oldest skate park in the United States, Arlington’s Kona Skatepark. Tony Hawk actually competed at the Kona Skatepark before becoming making it big.

3. In 1901, the first-ever college football game played in Florida happened in Jacksonville. Around 2000 people came to watch the Florida Agricultural College play Stetson University.

2. The University of North Florida is home to more than 500 acres of protected forest and wildlife with hiking trails, fishing, and canoeing, all open to the public.

1. The first River Run, an annual 15-kilometer race, took place on April 1st, 1978. Today, over 13,000 runners participate in the race each year.

http://ift.tt/1fEO8HN

Friday 16 December 2016

6 Spots You Have To Eat At In Ponte Vedra

Ponte Vedra Beach is a small seaside community in St. Johns County, Florida, right outside of Jacksonville. Surprisingly, this tiny town offers many things to do and countless delicious places to grab a bite. The next time you’re in the area, be sure to check out these six spots you have to eat at in Ponte Vedra Beach.

6. Zoës Kitchen

A photo posted by Zoës Kitchen (@zoeskitchen) on Dec 12, 2016 at 9:27am PST

Zoës Kitchen’s fresh Mediterranean menu will leave you feeling good inside and out, with items like baked feta, roasted vegetables, a rosemary ham and mozzarella sandwich, salmon kabobs with zucchini and hummus, an orzo and spinach salad, and house-baked cookies.

Search for Ponte Verda Real Estate

5. Down South Barbecue

A photo posted by Kelly Soluski (@kelsopanda) on May 20, 2014 at 10:01am PDT

Down South Barbeque knows their stuff when it comes to slow smoked meat, including pulled pork, Texas beef brisket, chicken, turkey, and fall off the bone smoked ribs. They hit the mark with popular side items as well, like collard greens, baked beans, cheesy potatoes, fried okra, and corn on the cob.

4. Restaurant Medure

A photo posted by Restaurant Medure (@dinemedure) on Oct 12, 2016 at 3:09pm PDT

If you’re looking to dine in somewhere a little fancier, look no further than Restaurant Medure, an upscale place with a menu that changes seasonally. Past dishes include Hudson Valley foie gras, ahi tuna tartare, confit duck leg, Springer Mountain chicken breast, and a baked apple galette.

3. Trasca & Company Eatery

A photo posted by Trasca & Co Eatery (@trascaandco) on Dec 8, 2016 at 8:36am PST

The food at Trasca & Company Eatery is not to be missed. Their pizza is made with a secret dough recipe and housemade sauce, their ‘Blue Cheese Blues’ salad features Nueske’s Applewood bacon, and their famous mud pie is topped with espresso whipped cream.

2. Palm Valley Fish Camp

A photo posted by Palm Valley Fish Camp (@pv_fishcamp) on Nov 19, 2016 at 4:06pm PST

If you like seafood, you’ll love Palm Valley Fish Camp. Their menu includes broiled oysters with a horseradish bacon cream, blackened mahi, seared yellowfin tuna, blue crab cakes, a grilled octopus and white bean salad, and even fried gator tail.

1. Flavor Palette

A photo posted by Flavor Palette (@flavorpalette1) on Sep 22, 2016 at 8:22am PDT

There’s something for everyone at Flavor Palette. The ‘Go Greens’ salad includes kale, walnuts, Brussel sprouts, apples, cherry tomatoes, and golden raisins in an apple-dijon vinaigrette. ‘The Samurai’ sandwich is made with miso marinated fish, grilled scallions, cucumber slaw, and sesame pickled ginger aioli.

Search for Ponte Verda Real Estate

http://ift.tt/1fEO8HN

Tuesday 6 December 2016

Happy Homeowner: “We are beyond satisfied”

“Kathy Grondin is the best! Thanks to her, my wife and I were able to sell our home for the price we wanted and in the time frame we wanted. We are beyond satisfied with our home selling experience, and we couldn’t have done it without Kathy!” – Jared Clark on experience with Katherine Grondin